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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,233.14, 370,324.26 and 177,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,233.14, 370,324.26 and 177,666.72 is: 245,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,233.14 : 370,324.26 = 177,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,233.14/370,324.26 = 177,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,233.14x = 370,324.26 × 177,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,233.14x = 65,794,296,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,794,296,610.63/268,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,287.73

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